Visual Arts Unit - Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

J.M. Barrie was a famous author who wrote a very special story called Peter Pan. He was born in Scotland a long time ago, in 1860. J.M. Barrie loved to use his imagination and create wonderful tales that children would enjoy. Peter Pan is about a boy who never grows up and can fly. He lives in a magical place called Neverland with fairies, pirates, and mermaids. The story teaches us about friendship, adventure, and the importance of staying young at heart. J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan is loved by children all around the world and is still read today.

Who wrote the story Peter Pan?
When was J.M. Barrie born?
What is Peter Pan about?
Where does Peter Pan live?
What does the story teach us?

Peter Pan

Peter Pan is a wonderful book written by J.M. Barrie. It is a story about a boy who never grows up. Peter Pan lives in a place called Neverland, where he has many adventures with his friends, the Lost Boys, and the fairy Tinker Bell.

In Neverland, Peter Pan fights against the evil Captain Hook, who is always trying to capture him. Peter Pan can fly, and he takes Wendy Darling and her brothers, John and Michael, on amazing journeys to Neverland. They have exciting battles with pirates, meet mermaids, and even have tea parties with the Native American tribe called the Indians.

Peter Pan is a magical character who represents the joy of childhood and the importance of imagination. He teaches us that it's okay to be curious, adventurous, and to never lose our sense of wonder.

Why does Peter Pan never grow up?
Where does Peter Pan live?
Who is Peter Pan's enemy?
What special ability does Peter Pan have?
Who goes on adventures with Peter Pan in Neverland?

Visit to the Birthplace of Peter Pan

Hi there! My name is Mia, and I'm 8 years old. Today, I want to tell you all about my exciting visit to the birthplace of J.M. Barrie. You might know him as the author of the famous book "Peter Pan"! So, let's get started!

Last summer, my family and I took a trip to Kirriemuir, a small town in Scotland. It's the birthplace of J.M. Barrie. Can you believe it? That's where he was born and grew up! Kirriemuir is a lovely town with beautiful green hills and lots of friendly people.

We visited the house where J.M. Barrie was born. It's called "The Barrie Birthplace Museum." Inside, we saw many interesting things like old photographs and toys from the past. I even got to dress up as Peter Pan! It was so much fun pretending to be a brave and mischievous character like him.

After the museum, we explored a famous tourist attraction called "Glamis Castle." It's located near Kirriemuir too. This castle is huge and has so many rooms! We learned that J.M. Barrie used to play in the gardens of Glamis Castle when he was a child. I imagined him having amazing adventures just like Peter Pan.

What is the name of the author whose birthplace I visited?
Where is Kirriemuir located?
What did I dress up as in the museum?
What is the name of the castle near Kirriemuir?
What did I imagine while exploring Glamis Castle?

Your Turn!

After reading Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie, how about creating your own piece of writing based on the book? Perhaps you may prefer to write a book review of the book instead? Another idea might be to give a summary of the book or create a picture that summarises the book. Perhaps you could redesign the book cover? Whatever you or your teacher decides you try and do, good luck!